Tomorrow is Earth Day. Seeing the spectacular images of Earth from the Artemis II mission inspired me to celebrate Earth Day 2026 by writing a poem.
Throwback Thursday – An Earth Day poem to inspire you
Earth Day 2026 is almost here. To celebrate, today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2021 is one of my most popular posts. It features an Earth Day poem from my dear friend Pat Keachie.
6 ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences
This post in the Climate Change Collective series explores the environmental cost of the experiences that have replaced material goods for many who want to simplify their lives. Read on to learn why we can’t ignore the impact, and for ways to reduce the environmental cost of experiences.
Have we forgotten about climate change?
Over the last year, concerns about the economy and national sovereignty seem to have pushed climate change to the back burner for Canadians. Do Canadians still care about climate change? A new report released in February suggests they do.
17 ways to be green on St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Slainte! To mark the day when we celebrate the Emerald Isle and everyone is just a little bit Irish, I’ve got 17 ways to be green on St. Paddy’s Day (or any day).
Of course, I’m talking about being green in the eco-friendly sense but, in keeping with the theme of the day, I’ve kept the list as festive as possible.
Mom’s life lessons on simple living
Growing up, we learn valuable life lessons from our mothers, even if we don’t realize it at the time. To honour my mum, here are 10 things she taught me about waste reduction and eco-friendly living
Water shortage a wakeup call for all of us
Water is essential to life. Yet, here locally, this precious resource has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons as our region faces a water shortage. It’s a sobering reminder of the need to be mindful of how we consume the Earth’s resources.
Best homemade soup recipes to warm up winter
Is there any better comfort food than a hearty bowl of homemade soup in winter? To take the chill out of these late winter days, today’s post has seven of my favourite homemade soup recipes.
Throwback Thursday – Sustainable Valentine’s gifts that won’t break the bank
If you’re concerned about the environment, holidays always pose a challenge. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2021 has ideas for sustainable Valentine’s gifts to fit any budget.
Throwback Thursday – Are your spending habits costing the Earth?
Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2023 discusses the environmental impact of our love of shopping. Find out how to get started on reducing your impact by revisiting your spending habits.